August weather forecastWedgefield, FL
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Wedgefield, Florida, with an average temperature ranging between min 76.6°F (24.8°C) and max 91°F (32.8°C).Temperature
August, on average, is the warmest month, registering a high temperature of 91°F (32.8°C) and a low of 76.6°F (24.8°C).Heat index
August's mean heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 114.8°F (46°C). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.
Humidity
July through September, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.7 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Wedgefield, the average sunshine in August is 10.4h.UV index
May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August leads to these instructions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Wedgefield, FL
- Average high temperature in August: 91°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 76.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (52.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Wedgefield, FL
- Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Wedgefield, FL
- Average wind speed in August: 4.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Wedgefield, FL
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).
Average rainfall in August
Wedgefield, FL
- Average rainfall in August: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.35").
Average rainfall days in August
Wedgefield, FL
- Average rainfall days in August: 17.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Wedgefield, FL
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Wedgefield, FL
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Wedgefield, FL
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in August
Wedgefield, FL
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in August
Wedgefield, FL
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
